Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Bluewood Ski resort celebrated New Year's Eve with Magic on the Mountain. This was Bluewoods first firework show and it was stunning. The night also included live music, a deck party before ending the evening with fireworks.... Full story
DAYTON-American Legion Frank E. Bauers Post No. 42 in Dayton is looking to begin a new chapter at a time when at least one in 10 persons living in Columbia County is a United States military veteran. Post Commander Tim Hollingsworth of Waitsburg took over the role last fall. He served in the Washington Army National Guard for 20 years. His wife, Brandi, served eight years. She now serves as Treasurer of Post No. 42. "We want this to be a time for reinvigorating our post," said Hollingsworth....
DAYTON—”Wonka” is based on the extraordinary character at the center of “Charlie and Chocolate Factory” (Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book). The movie tells a wonderous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Rotten Tomatoes critics rated this movie 83% favorable, and the audiences gave it a 91%. IMDb considers this a 7.3 of 10. That website’s synopsis is “With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka dis... Full story
Clarence Edward Stearns was born in Dayton, Washington, to Gerald and Iris(Casey) Stearns and grew up in Huntsville. He worked the orchards and learned the art of welding and fabricating at Dayton High School, where he was also active in FFA and band. After graduating, he moved to Portland and worked in the shipyards as a welder. He married Laurellen Jabor and enjoyed a hobby farm in the Banks/Manning area. He later became the head bartender at the Benihana Lounge in the Portland area. After his... Full story
This rich and tasty California Cab was a thoughtful gift from our neighbors. This 2018 is the current vintage. Produced by JaM Cellars, it's very popular among Vivino users. Softly fruity with blackberry flavors morphing into more mature notes of raisins and prunes. The tannins are ripe and bring some darker hints of graphite, olive, and mushroom. It's a big wine - almost 15% alcohol - but smooth and balanced. At least some of the grapes appear to have come from Lodi, which is always a good...
WALLA WALLA — Earlier in December, the Walla Walla Valley Chamber held the 2023 Business Awards Showcase at Baker Boyer, where the recipients of the eight award categories were announced. The Walla Walla Valley Business Awards Showcase, presented by Baker Boyer, honors outstanding business achievements and contributions in the Walla Walla Valley. The award categories were created to recognize the individuals, groups, and organizations that have demonstrated resilience, community commitment, leadership, and strong business practices. Requests f...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg School District is participating in the Amazing Shake National Competition this school year. Since September, students have been learning professional skills in the Cardinal Way, including how to interview, remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately to different situations. All students in the fourth through eighth grades have participated in two Cardinal Way events. On November 9, students worked on their handshakes and eye contact and carried out o...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg School District is offering its Cardinal fans a great deal on all the gear. The District is offering 24% off on purchases of $100 and over. Use the code NY24, between 1/1/24 through 1/7/24 at 11:59 PM PST. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yx5f99vx to take advantage of this deal, and support Cardinal athletes and programs.... Full story
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School wrestler Koyen Fortune placed third at the Pomeroy tournament on Saturday, December 30. He won two matches by pin and lost a match before he placed third after pinning Byron Collier from Dayton in the third round. Collier placed fourth. Waitsburg's coach, Lash LaRue, was proud of how all his guys were progressing through the season. Jarod Hankins had a 1-2 record with a win in his first match by pinning his opponent in the third round. Victor Whitmore and Graycen...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School wrestler Koyen Fortune placed third at the Pomeroy tournament on Saturday, December 30. He won two matches by pin and lost a match before he placed third after pinning Byron Collier from Dayton in the third round. Collier placed fourth. Waitsburg's coach, Lash LaRue, was proud of how all his guys were progressing through the season. Jarod Hankins had a 1-2 record with a win in his first match by pinning his opponent in the third round. Victor Whitmore and Graycen...
Chief Joseph Dam came online in 1961, producing power through the first 16 of its 27 hydro turbines. Behind the dam is Lake Rufus Woods. Over 8,000 surface acres of the upper Columbia River stretch 51 miles behind Chief Joeseph's massive monoliths until pushing into the tailwater of Grand Coulee Dam. Each year, the Colville Tribal fish hatchery releases thousands of "triploid" rainbow trout into Rufus Woods. "Triploid" fish are genetically engineered with three chromosomes rather than the usual...
My questions are not nearly as profound as those Shakespeare wrote for Hamlet, nor do they require the deep probing for answers that Hamlet must have been seeking. Mine are on the lines of: To retire or wait? I retired! Now, I have a terrible case of “senioritis.” Not the senior citizen type, but the high school type; instead of counting down the days to graduation, I’m counting the days until I am no longer tethered to my company email and phone. How many days until February 2? Do I count...
Ten Years Ago January 2, 2014 From "kind of" teaching herself guitar as a child to organizing and directing the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project, Kate Hockersmith is one of those people who sets out to meet a need when she sees it. Hockersmith had set her childhood guitar aside until about five years ago, when she picked it up again to support her son's musical interests by providing him guitar backup at area Bluegrass Jams. But Hockersmith hasn't limited her support to her own children;... Full story
After having baked and consumed countless cookie varieties over the years, I still consider a simple, buttery shortbread cookie to be my favorite. With the delicate balance between a tender crumb and a crisp bite, a perfect shortbread is unassumingly complex. Here chunks of bittersweet chocolate, crunchy pistachios and candied orange peel give an exciting twist to these delightful cookies. Lovely with a cup of tea after a big meal, or as part of large dessert buffet, these shortbread cookies... Full story
